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Alzheimer's Disease - Learn How to Fight it Today! By : Nikki Tillman Alzheimer's Disease and Glutathione Free radicals and oxidative damage in neurons is known to be a primary cause of degenerative diseases like Alzheimer's disease. Eczema is also a serious skin condition that affects a large number in the population. This harmful disease is on the rise and needs to be cured right away. Alzheimer's gets worse over time, and it is fatal. Improving Brain Functioning For Healthy Aging: Interview with scientist Jerri Edwards By : Alvaro Fernandez Have you been reading all about Brain Training? Today we are fortunate to interview Dr. Jerri Edwards, an Associate Professor at University of South Florida's School of Aging Studies and Co-Investigator of the influencial ACTIVE study. Dr. Edwards' research is aimed toward discovering how cognitive abilities can be maintained and even enhanced with advancing age. Learning How to Evaluate A Traumatic Brain Injury By : Peter Kent When an individual suffers injury from an accident they are usually treated rather quickly at the nearby hospital or physician's office. However, when an individual endures a traumatic brain injury that is severe enough for them to go into a coma, there is no easy way to treat that patient. Because of this, the Glasgow and Rancho Los Amigos Scales of evaluating coma patients was developed. Open Head Injury, Skull Fractures and TBI By : Alan Haburchak There are two main types of traumatic brain injuries including open head injury. An open head injury is when the skull has been penetrated and broken in an accident. When the skull is broken, the brain becomes more susceptible to infection as well as re-injury. It is important for a victim to know what steps to take to prevent re-injury in such an incident. Traumatic Brain Injuries and its Relation to Memory Loss By : Peter Kent Patients who suffer from traumatic brain injuries often also suffer from memory loss. This condition could be very temporary, but it could also be permanent. A brain injury where the brain is pushed against the edge of the skull, causing swelling which leads to temporary memory loss. Another type of brain damage is when the actual nerves are damaged, which causes permanent memory loss. A nutritional approach to treating migraine By : Joy Healey It's an unfortunate fact that only a third of migraine sufferers are fully satisfied with conventional management. Many people are looking for drug-free solutions, but very few are truly aware of the wide range of treatments presented by nutritional therapy. Accommodating a Family Member with a Traumatic Brain Injury By : Peter Kent When a person is a victim of a traumatic brain injury (TBI), it is not only them who suffers the consequences. Family members who are caring for the patient after they have been released from medical care are also susceptible to adverse affects. It is important that family members caring for the victim are supported as well so that they can uphold a positive support system to aid in a smooth recovery. Traumatic Brain Injury and Memory Loss By : Alan Haburchak Traumatic brain injuries are a common type of accident that occur everyday to average Americans. The severity of a brain injury can range from concussions to memory loss. Memory loss is ususally associated with severe traumatic brain injuries and is a cognitive side effect. While there is no known treatment for memory loss, there are some medicinal treatments that can help reduce the effects of moderate to severe memory loss. Substance Abuse and Its Relation to Traumatic Brain Injuries By : Peter Kent Often patients who have been hospitalized for a traumatic brain injury (TBI) leave the hospital still in pain or with depression. To combat these feelings, patients repeatedly turn to substances such as alcohol and drugs. However, when a patient is in the hospital with a substance abuse problem, the symptoms of that are so similar to the symptoms of a brain injury that the brain injury can be overlooked. Traumatic Brain Injuries (TBIs) and Sports Injuries By : Peter Kent Athletes make up a large part of the population suffering from brain injuries every year. Usually the brain injuries are from contact sports such as football, hockey, boxing, and martial arts. The main injury focused on is concussions, and many athletes receive multiple concussions. The dangers of multiple concussions are great and can be as severe as causing death. Even when the effect isn't fatal, brain damage can occur. Motorcycle Injuries and Traumatic Brain Injuries By : Peter Kent It is a well known fact that motorcycle accidents are one of the leading causes of traumatic brain injuries. Motorcyclists are often difficult for auto drivers to see and are therefore more susceptible to injuries than those driving the automobiles. Every study conducted has shown that the best preventative measure against severe injuries is to wear a helmet. However, even those who wear helmets are vulnerable to brain injuries from accidents. 5 tips to reduce headache By : Laura Ng If you feel headache is coming, try these five simple ways first to alleviate the pain. What To Do When Your Baby Needs Brain Surgery By : This article is about a crisis our family recently experienced regarding invasive brain surgery for a three month old grand daughter. She is fine now. Traumatic Brain Injury and Its Effects on Balance By : Peter Kent Traumatic brain injuries can have a number of detrimental effects on those who incur them. One such effect can be seriously limiting an individual's balance and coordination.

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